The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions required to establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of the plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable systems options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

consistent and timely establishment and maintenance of the plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to establishment and maintenance of the plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

consistent and timely establishment and maintenance of the plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to establish plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply:

technical information

site/legislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply procedures for assessing the risks

apply work planning and coordination techniques

apply procedures to identify training needs related to plant, equipment and infrastructure systems

interpret manufacturer's instructions

apply maintenance survey procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to establish plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems:

legislative, Australian standards and site specific requirements

worksite design principles and procedures

safety design features for maintenance

worksite operation systems and procedures including:

stores systems

roadway maintenance

protection systems

reticulation systems

specifications for fixed plant and infrastructure

audit processes

computer based systems

training programs

fire fighting systems and precaution rules

maintenance surveys techniques

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Hazard is:

a source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these

Risk is:

the combination of the frequency, or probability of occurrence, and consequence of a specified hazardous event

Maintenance system and procedures may include:

scheduling requirements

limitation on tasks to be performed by site personnel

nominated suppliers

purchasing

contract management

oil sampling requirements

housekeeping requirements

cleaning requirements

waste disposal requirements

records and report requirements and procedures

inspection requirements

stock take techniques and requirements

risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements